Math Initiatives

With the many math projects and initiatives taking shape in Washington, the message is clear -- math matters. Here are a few key initiatives making an incredible impact.

 

Microsoft Math Partnership
Launched in November 2006, the goal of this initiative is to raise student achievement in math in Washington State. As part of this work, Microsoft has committed $6M in grants to middle schools in eight Puget Sound area school districts.

 

 

  Check out this article about math coach
  Jeff Smith, hired to help middle school students in
  the Issaquah School District thanks to a grant from
  the Microsoft Math Partnership!

 

 

 

Transition Math Project – Project Clearinghouse

Learn about the many math initiatives underway in Washington State by browsing this interactive map.

Project TIME, Greenriver Community College

Project TIME (Transitions In Math Education) is Green River Community College's outreach program aimed at better preparing young students for college-level and employment-level mathematics. Through parent outreach, curriculum development and professional development workshops, Project TIME is making great strides.